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Eminent Investments (Asia Pacific) Ltd v DIO Corporation Ltd

(2020) 23 HKCFAR 487; [2020] HKCFA 38
JurisdictionHong Kong
CourtCourt of Final Appeal (Hong Kong)
Year2020
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

There is no special approach to construing post-termination ('tail gunner') payment clauses; the ordinary contextual approach governs, and entitlement depends on satisfying the engagement obligations, not mere introduction.

Area of Law

Contract & Commercial

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